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Taiwan’s Jobless Rate Reaches 26-Year Low in April

Taipei: Taiwan’s jobless rate dropped to 3.3 percent in April, the lowest level for that month in 26 years, the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) said Friday. The country’s jobless rate fell 0.04 percentage points from a…

Taiwan Shares Close Up 2.18%

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended up 899.76 points, or 2.18 percent, at 42,267.97 Friday on turnover of NT$1.19 trillion (US$37.38 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the significant increase in the stock market highlights robust trading activity. The tu…

Taiwan Rises to 20th in Global Startup Ecosystem Rankings

Taipei: Taiwan has jumped to 20th in a global startup ecosystem rankings index for 2026, up five notches from last year, according to the National Development Council (NDC) on Tuesday.

According to Focus Taiwan, the ranking came in the 2026 Global S…